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Elixir Trainers Land at Airbus Academy Europe

AFAE sees new airplanes revolutionizing training through environmental impact.

Elixir Aircraft announced that these four aircraft were delivered with the recently EASA certified full glass cockpit. [Courtesy of Elixir Aircraft]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Airbus Flight Academy Europe (AFAE) recently received four new Elixir airplanes, demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability and advanced pilot training.
  • These two-seat trainers feature a new EASA-certified full glass cockpit with a complete suite of Garmin avionics, designed to meet rigorous professional aviation training demands.
  • The new Elixir aircraft offer a significant reduction in fuel consumption (by a factor of four) and a 50 percent decrease in noise emissions compared to AFAE's older fleet.
  • AFAE has also placed an order for an additional four Elixir aircraft, with delivery expected in early 2024.
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Airbus Flight Academy Europe (AFAE) marked its commitment to environmental sustainability and cutting-edge training with the recent delivery of four state-of-the-art Elixir airplanes. These trainers, tailored for global professional flight training organizations, were received at AFAE’s Angouleme, France, facility earlier this week.

What sets the two-seat airplanes apart is the inclusion of the recently EASA-certified full glass cockpit with a full suite of Garmin avionics, a high-tech feature designed specifically to meet the rigorous demands of professional aviation training. This new design is intended to align with the academy’s dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in flight training.

Amy Wilder

Amy Wilder fell in love with airplanes at age 8 when her brother-in-law took her up in a Cessna 172. Pretty soon, Amy's bedroom walls were covered with images of vintage airplanes, and she was convinced she'd be a bush pilot in Alaska one day. She became a journalist instead, which is also somewhat impractical—but with fewer bears. Now she's working on her private pilot certificate and ready to be a lifelong student of the art of flying.

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